62: Design as Differentiator in a World of AI (ft. Andrew Hogan)

About this episode

Andrew Hogan joins Peter and Jesse to discuss the impact of AI on design practices and team dynamics.

Figma's Head of Insights Andrew Hogan joins Peter and Jesse to explore emerging trends in design practice as AI transforms creative workflows. The conversation examines how role boundaries are blurring across product teams, where AI delivers real value versus hype, and design's growing opportunity to lead strategic orchestration in increasingly complex digital experiences.

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter Merholz, Jesse James Garrett

Guest: Andrew Hogan

Topics covered

• design trends
• AI in creative workflows
• product team dynamics
• strategic orchestration
• digital experiences

Keywords

• design
• AI
• Figma
• creative workflows
• product teams
• digital experiences
• strategic orchestration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Figma

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